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Apple watch worth it?

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I need your help guys. What good app should I install for exercise? What do I install for normal day routine stuff? Like walking, eating, sitting down etc etc? Is there a default app or do I need to downlaod stuff? Also where is this sleep thingy that people are talking about?
 
I've tried the watch twice and just didn't care for it.
Main pain was the battery.
It's bad enough having to keep a phone charged daily. but a watch too?
When Apple makes a watch where the battery lasts at least a month, then maybe.
A year, then absolutely.
But until then, I'll stick with a phone and an actual wrist watch.
Wouldn't it be great if battery technology advanced where a battery could last for months on a single charge.
 
Cappuccino said:
I need your help guys. What good app should I install for exercise?
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What app are you currently using on your phone?

Cappuccino said:
What do I install for normal day routine stuff? Like walking, eating, sitting down etc etc? Is there a default app or do I need to downlaod stuff?
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What app(s) are you currently using on your phone for these things?

Cappuccino said:
Also where is this sleep thingy that people are talking about?
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When I mentioned that I use my watch for sleep tracking, I also mentioned that it was a 3rd party app. I use Sleep++.


sportage said:
Wouldn't it be great if battery technology advanced where a battery could last for months on a single charge.
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Yes, obviously. Just like it would be great if my car could get 3,000 miles per gallon.

There is a physical limit to these things. Batteries get slowly better, and components get slowly more power efficient. It's possible that we'll see a BIG jump from one generation of the watch to the next, but that will likely only happen once. IIRC, Apple is using an older CPU design, on a less efficient process. Improving both of those simultaneously, and better battery chemistry could lead to a big improvement. But I also wouldn't be surprised if they continue to advertise "1 day battery life" until they can hit a full 2 days consistently.
 
wtf battery is so *********** i fully charge my watch and leave it on my bed side for 12 hours and I'm already at 15% battery wtf? I'm not even using my watch. Wtf is this?
 
Cappuccino said:
wtf battery is so *********** i fully charge my watch and leave it on my bed side for 12 hours and I'm already at 15% battery wtf? I'm not even using my watch. Wtf is this?
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Battery is not shit, I get 2 full days without even counting power reserve mode. That's 36+ hours. If yours is dying in 12 without using it, something is wrong with your watch.
 
TheStu said:
What app are you currently using on your phone?



What app(s) are you currently using on your phone for these things?



When I mentioned that I use my watch for sleep tracking, I also mentioned that it was a 3rd party app. I use Sleep++.




Yes, obviously. Just like it would be great if my car could get 3,000 miles per gallon.

There is a physical limit to these things. Batteries get slowly better, and components get slowly more power efficient. It's possible that we'll see a BIG jump from one generation of the watch to the next, but that will likely only happen once. IIRC, Apple is using an older CPU design, on a less efficient process. Improving both of those simultaneously, and better battery chemistry could lead to a big improvement. But I also wouldn't be surprised if they continue to advertise "1 day battery life" until they can hit a full 2 days consistently.
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I'm using the move, exercise and stand default app for normal day use and I use the workout app when I go on the treadmill in gym.
 
I just use the built-in apps for exercise. If it's more about being more active in the day than getting detailed data or workout routines, that's all you need. It led me to run most days of the week, taking the longer route when I can, and more.

I don't have advice on eating or sleeping, though personally I wouldn't use the Apple Watch for sleep tracking... I don't like the idea of accidentally sleeping on it or not giving it a chance to recharge.
 
lame same thing happening again. Battery dies when I wake up wtf? am I suppose to switch x y x off or something?
 
Cappuccino said:
lame same thing happening again. Battery dies when I wake up wtf? am I suppose to switch x y x off or something?
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I mean, that's very weird, but let me understand you correctly...

1: You're letting the watch charge fully.
2: You take it off the charger, and set it down somewhere else.
3: You come back X hours later, and the battery is nearly dead.

I don't know why 3 is happening, but... why is there a step 2? If you're charging the device, but NOT using it right away, just leave it on the charger. It will be fine.

Also, if you're NOT sleeping, and NOT wearing the watch, why do you have the watch? A big part of the watch is that it's always on you. Silent notifications, step and heart rate tracking, having the time, etc.
 
TheStu said:
I mean, that's very weird, but let me understand you correctly...

1: You're letting the watch charge fully.
2: You take it off the charger, and set it down somewhere else.
3: You come back X hours later, and the battery is nearly dead.

I don't know why 3 is happening, but... why is there a step 2? If you're charging the device, but NOT using it right away, just leave it on the charger. It will be fine.

Also, if you're NOT sleeping, and NOT wearing the watch, why do you have the watch? A big part of the watch is that it's always on you. Silent notifications, step and heart rate tracking, having the time, etc.
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I was testing out the alarm so I left it next to my fluffy pillow hehe 🙂

I got it fixed now. I factory restored it and miraculously that fixed it 😉

BTW The back of the watch gets very sweaty underneath when I run for 1 hour on the treadmill that is ok? the sweat wont mess up the sensors? and how do you guys wash it? water? or wipes? or tshirt what men always do D:
 
Cappuccino said:
BTW The back of the watch gets very sweaty underneath when I run for 1 hour on the treadmill that is ok? the sweat wont mess up the sensors? and how do you guys wash it? water? or wipes? or tshirt what men always do D:
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The sweat won't hurt anything. It's designed to get sweaty. When I clean it, I typically use a wet paper towel, although I do sometimes just use my shirt.
 
Cappuccino said:
I was testing out the alarm so I left it next to my fluffy pillow hehe 🙂

I got it fixed now. I factory restored it and miraculously that fixed it 😉

BTW The back of the watch gets very sweaty underneath when I run for 1 hour on the treadmill that is ok? the sweat wont mess up the sensors? and how do you guys wash it? water? or wipes? or tshirt what men always do D:
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Me? I actually use a lint-free cloth (so it doesn't leave anything behind) to wipe it down if it gets particularly scummy. The watch is designed to be very water-resistant, so you don't have to worry about shorting it out just because you've been on a long run.
 
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